congrats paige...the important fact is that you finished the run...isn't it?If you were a dedicated half marathoner...and did it all the time...then you could put forth the energy into the real training....but since this was a "i'm going to just do it"...you did your best.Don't give in to the beast girlfriend....you finished...and ran it ....that's what's important!

CONGRATULATIONS! (insert a hug here!) I am a runner as well and boy, it is not an easy sport. You did it and you should be so very proud of yourself! Well done. The pace doesn't matter -- you did it and you finished! Kudos to you!

Congratulations to you and so very happy for you that you just decided you were going to do this half marathon and did it! Just inspiring to many. You should be very proud of yourself because this is something that not many do in life and that should indeed make you smile.

Congratulations, Paige! What a wonderful accomplishment! For years I ran four miles almost every day, and I have totally let it slide. I'm now expecting baby #4 and can't wait to get back to regular exercise ... but now I have hyperemesis and can't do anything but go from bathroom to bedroom. I'm so proud of you!

Thats awesome!!! Way to go! I used to run 10k's all the time 20yrs ago too. In the past 10 yrs every time I've began training to try again I get injured. So I am so proud of you just for doing it. It encourages me that maybe, just maybe, I will be able to run them again in my 40's...I'm also 44!

I am so behind in posting comments to the blogs I read. I read faithfully every day & think I will come back to them later to post a comment. Somehow "later" never happens. :-)But, finally, here I am today. A HUGE congratulations to you for your run. I admire you & all the others. Would love to do something like that someday.Have a happy week!

Simply W O N D E R F U L, Paige! Congratulations! Loved all of the pics. I've wanted to vacation in Seaside, FL after viewing Vera Bradley's 2010 summer catalog featuring Seaside and the Inn by the Sea. My husband and I are planning to book 5 days at the inn. Any suggestions on finding a good deal? So glad to hear it's just as pretty and charming in person as it is in the photos. I knew the town was fabulous because my nephew has participated in the race for the past 4 years. Again, congrats and thanks for sharing.